Marine Director, Papua New Guinea

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) seeks a Marine Director to lead its marine conservation efforts in Papua New Guinea and facilitate participation and support for the Coral Triangle Initiative. 

WCS focuses on implementing community-based and scientifically sound conservation strategies to improve the management of coastal marine ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on coral reefs. The program primarily focuses on: 

• i) working closely with local communities to protect reef systems and ecosystem integrity
• ii) promotion of sustainable small-scale fisheries 
• iii) adaptation to climate change, and
• iv) training and capacity building in marine conservation.

Responsibilities:

Principal Responsibilities include oversight and administration of day-to-day operations of the Papua New Guinea Marine Program, regional coordination and support of the Coral Triangle Initiative, program development, fundraising, and capacity building. 

Qualifications: 

The preferred candidate will have a Masters or PhD in marine science or appropriate discipline, including significant tropical marine field and conservation experience, and a proven ability to work in an international context and in remote field locations.

To Apply: 

To apply, please email cover letter and CV with subject "PNG Marine Director" to Pamela Watim and Marine Program.